2018 $25 ULTRA-HIGH RELIEF COLOURED ANCESTOR MOON MASK FINE SILVER COIN

This Masters Club exclusive puts a face to that mysterious realm as seen by Indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest—a gentle and caring ancestor who watches over the people, lighting the way when travellers are on the water during the night, or illuminating the beach to help people dig for clams in the dark. Ancestor Moon is always present, always ready to guide and protect.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• A MASTERS CLUB EXCLUSIVE: Only 4,000 coins available worldwide—a must-have acquisition that will be the showpiece of any collection!
• 99.99% pure silver: A stunning collectible struck in ultra-high relief portraying Ancestor Moon, one of the most iconic symbols in the rich cultural tradition of the Pacific Northwest.
• Brilliantly executed with selective colour to accentuate the dramatic formlines, and quadruple-struck to achieve ultrahigh relief—unparalleled depth and crispness in every line to capture the essence of a carved mask.
• An original masterpiece delivering a modern interpretation of the unique formline art that has defined the Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest for millennia, and is becoming increasingly collectible today.

DESIGN:

Canadian K’ómoks and Kwakwaka̱ 'wakw̱ artist Andy Everson has created a unique portrait of Ancestor Moon using the ancient formline art of the Pacific Northwest, combined with contemporary elements and modern design aesthetics. The formlines’ distinctive style is unmistakeable, and the shapes in the moon’s serene and knowing expression are selectively coloured in vivid red, black, blue and white. Finely engraved line art fills the outer ring that shines with all the brilliance of a silver moon.